Psalms 39:6
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 39
“Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.”Psalms 39:6
What Does Psalms 39:6 Mean?
Psalms 39:6 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 39, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 39:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:19“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”Luke 12:20“But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?”Psalms 49:10“For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.”Ecclesiastes 2:26“For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.”James 4:14“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”1 Peter 1:18“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;”Psalms 62:10“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.”Psalms 127:2“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”Ecclesiastes 12:13“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”1 Corinthians 7:31“And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.”1 John 2:17“And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”Psalms 17:14“From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.”Ecclesiastes 2:17“Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.”Ecclesiastes 2:18“Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me.”Ecclesiastes 4:7“Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.”Ecclesiastes 4:8“There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.”Ecclesiastes 5:14“But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.”Luke 12:26“If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?”Luke 12:29“And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.”1 Peter 5:7“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
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